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Flags and Fireworks: America Celebrates Fourth of July

Americans across the nation celebrated Independence Day on Friday.
Image: Fireworks illuminate the sky over the U.S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument during Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the U.S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument during Fourth of July celebrations, on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Washington. Evan Vucci / AP